I have two of the red, silver and blue Zefal pumps but they are named the "Competition" model. I do not recall ever seeing them labeled as XP. My recollection of the XP was that on it's introduction to the market was only available in the anodized silver.
Eric Elman
Somers, CT
> The early Zefal HP pumps would be the red, polished silver and blue
version,
> not the later black and silver anodized version. At least that's what I
> recall in the US market.
>
> Joe Bender-Zano
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jan Heine" <heine93@earthlink.net>
> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 2:44 PM
> Subject: [CR]Velox bar-end plugs and other dates
>
>
> > Looking through Le Cycle, I found a few surprises (for me - I am sure
> > not for many on the list):
> >
> > - Velox bar-end plugs (the rubbery kind) were introduced only in late
> > 1971/early 1972.
> >
> > - Mafac Competition and 2000 brakes retained the engraved/stamped
> > lettering at least through 1973.
> >
> > - Zefal HP pumps (similar to the current HPX) were introduced as
> > early as 1972 or 1973.
> >
> > Just for those wondering what to put on their bikes.